Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Boot, Removing And Installing: Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
Check the steering gear for wear.
- The steering gear must be replaced if corrosion, damage, wear or debris can be seen on the steering rack.
- If no lubricating film can be seen on the steering rack, the steering gear must be replaced.
- Do not lubricate the steering rack.
-- Slide the new clip, new clamp and boot on the tie rod.
-- Slightly grease the boot sealing surface to the tie rod and to the steering gear. Allocation. Refer to Parts Information.
-- Push the boot all the way onto the steering gear.
-- Secure the new clamp -1- on the boot using Pinch-on Clamp Tool: VAS 6199A .
-- Clamp the clamp -1- until reaching the deformation -arrow-.
-- Move the boot -2- on the tie rod -1- on the outside and bring to installation position.
-- Install the new clamp -2- for the boot -3- on the tie rod -1-.
-- Perform the axle alignment. Refer to Axle Alignment .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.